Everyone most likely will have Kansas or Notre Dame out of this region, which is why I’m going out on a limb and picking Purdue. There is no doubt in my mind Kansas could very well win it all. However, with a few big upsets things could look bright for Purdue even without 6th man Kelsey Barlow. Notre Dame is just as good as any other 2 seed, but can lose to anyone. May not happen but I predict Richmond to upset Vanderbilt, and then to move on to face Kansas, where they shock the world and win.
Best Team: Kansas
Who Will Win: Purdue
Player(s) to Look Out For: Morris brothers (Kansas), Justin Harper (Richmond), Ben Hansbrough (Notre Dame)
Matchup(s) to Look Out For: Notre Dame vs. Purdue (Sweet 16), Richmond vs. Louisville (3rd Round)
Possible Upset(s): Richmond over Vanderbilt (2nd Round), Richmond over Kansas (Sweet 16)
